Pandemic influenza planning: Shouldn’t swine and poultry workers be included?

Gray, Gregory C.; Trampel, Darrell W.; Roth, James A.

doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2007.03.036

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“…36 This analysis suggests that renewed attention to the animal-human interface should focus on high-risk populations, especially farm workers. A similar conclusion was reached by Saenz et al 18,80 in an analysis of the risks of influenza outbreaks and transmission to human populations in the context of large-scale commercial poultry and swine production. Monitoring this population may improve detection of early events in emergence of avian influenza.…”

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The Animal-Human Interface and Infectious Disease in Industrial Food Animal Production: Rethinking Biosecurity and Biocontainment

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Understanding interactions between animals and humans is critical in preventing outbreaks of zoonotic disease. This is particularly important for avian influenza. Food animal production has been transformed since the 1918 influenza pandemic. Poultry and swine production have changed from small-scale methods to industrial-scale operations. There is substantial evidence of pathogen movement between and among these industrial facilities, release to the external environment, and exposure to farm workers, which challenges the assumption that modern poultry production is more biosecure and biocontained as compared with backyard or small holder operations in preventing introduction and release of pathogens. An analysis of data from the Thai government investigation in 2004 indicates that the odds of H5N1 outbreaks and infections were significantly higher in large-scale commercial poultry operations as compared with backyard flocks. These data suggest that successful strategies to prevent or mitigate the emergence of pandemic avian influenza must consider risk factors specific to modern industrialized food animal production.

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“…A recent survey estimated that there were at least 54,000 workers on swine and poultry establishments in the United States (Gray et al, 2007). Numerous hazards exist on poultry and livestock farms.…”

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Livestock-Handling Related Injuries and Deaths

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Demirci²

2012

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“…36 Therefore, vaccination of poultry workers against the seasonal influenza viruses is another potentially important public health measure. 37,38 Vaccinating these workers reduces their risk of dual infection with a seasonal influenza virus and AI virus, preventing possible reassortment and development of a novel human-adapted virus.…”

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Protecting Poultry Workers from Exposure to Avian Influenza Viruses

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Emerging zoonotic diseases are of increasing regional and global importance. Preventing occupational exposure to zoonotic diseases protects workers as well as their families, communities, and the public health. Workers can be protected from zoonotic diseases most effectively by preventing and controlling diseases in animals, reducing workplace exposures, and educating workers. Certain avian influenza viruses are potential zoonotic disease agents that may be transmitted from infected birds to humans. Poultry workers are at risk of becoming infected with these viruses if they are exposed to infected birds or virus-contaminated materials or environments. Critical components of worker protection include educating employers and training poultry workers about occupational exposure to avian influenza viruses. Other recommendations for protecting poultry workers include the use of good hygiene and work practices, personal protective clothing and equipment, vaccination for seasonal influenza viruses, antiviral medication, and medical surveillance. Current recommendations for protecting poultry workers from exposure to avian influenza viruses are summarized in this article.

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Pandemic influenza planning: Shouldn’t swine and poultry workers be included?

Abstract: Recent research has demonstrated that swine and poultry professionals, especially those who work in large confinement facilities, are at markedly increased risk of zoonotic influenza virus infections.

Cited by 68 publications

References 26 publications

The Animal-Human Interface and Infectious Disease in Industrial Food Animal Production: Rethinking Biosecurity and Biocontainment

The Animal-Human Interface and Infectious Disease in Industrial Food Animal Production: Rethinking Biosecurity and Biocontainment

Livestock-Handling Related Injuries and Deaths

Protecting Poultry Workers from Exposure to Avian Influenza Viruses

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